Silicon Valley parents raise $2M for teacher jobs

CUPERTINO, Calif. - CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) - A group of Cupertino parents is celebrating after reaching a $2 million fundraising goal to help save teachers' jobs.

The parents were expected to present the multimillion dollar check to the Cupertino Union School District on Friday.

The money will help preserve more than 100 teacher jobs in kindergarten through 8th grade. It will also keep class sizes smaller.

The grass roots effort took just two months. Organizers say each family in the district was asked to donate $375. Those who could afford more were encouraged to sponsor families who didn't have the funds. Businesses also pitched in with larger donations.